convert

[ verb kuhn-vurt; noun kon-vurt ]

/ verb kənˈvɜrt; noun ˈkɒn vɜrt /

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verb (used with object)

to change (something) into a different form or properties; transmute; transform.

to cause to adopt a different religion, political doctrine, opinion, etc.: to convert the heathen.

to turn to another or a particular use or purpose; divert from the original or intended use: They converted the study into a nursery for the baby.

to modify (something) so as to serve a different function: to convert an automobile factory to the manufacture of tanks.

to obtain an equivalent value for in an exchange or calculation, as money or units of measurement: to convert bank notes into gold; to convert yards into meters.

Finance. to exchange voluntarily (a bond or preferred stock) into another security, usually common stock, because of the greater value of the latter.

to change in character; cause to turn from an evil life to a righteous one: to convert a criminal.

Chemistry. to cause (a substance) to undergo a chemical change: to convert sugar into alcohol.

to invert or transpose.

Law.

to assume unlawful rights of ownership of (personal property).
to change the form of (property), as from realty to personalty or vice versa.

to appropriate wrongfully to one's own use.

Logic. to transpose the subject and predicate of (a proposition) by conversion.

Computers. to subject to conversion.

verb (used without object)

to become converted.

Football. to make a conversion.

noun

one who has been converted, as to a religion or opinion.

SYNONYMS FOR convert

2 proselytize.

16 proselyte, neophyte, disciple.

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First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Origin of convert

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English converten, from Latin convertere “to change completely,” equivalent to con-con- + vertere “to turn round” (see verse); convert (noun) replacing converse,Middle English convers (from Anglo-French ), from Latin; see converse²

synonym study for convert

1. See transform.

OTHER WORDS FROM convert

con·ver·tive, adjective

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Definition for convert (2 of 2)

convert²

[ kon-vurt ]

/ ˈkɒn vɜrt /

noun Informal.

a convertible automobile.

a convertible bond.

Origin of convert

By shortening of convertible

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Example sentences from the Web for convert

A lot of our content currently converts on social media and we’ve figured out which types of content converts on different platforms, but one area to invest more in is onsite.
Media Briefing: ‘I literally didn’t sleep last night’: Publishers share their concerns about the future of data|Sara Jerde|February 25, 2021|Digiday
Although she did pull down millions in speaking fees from banks and other corporations, she is a late convert to the cause of aggressive financial regulation.
The Return of the Regulators|by Jesse Eisinger|February 2, 2021|ProPublica
Athletes are not the only converts to Bitcoin who have helped to define the current rally.
NFL player ‘paid in Bitcoin’ as price nears $30,000|Jeff|December 30, 2020|Fortune
Fintech-trailblazer Square, tech firm Microstrategy, and life insurer Mass Mutual are among the companies that have bought up Bitcoin—and that’s to say nothing of the many hedge funds and asset managers Bitcoin has won over as converts.
Coinbase CEO issues a warning to investors about Bitcoin risk|rhhackettfortune|December 17, 2020|Fortune

There is also “other” and “willing to convert” (more on those categories later).
My Week on Jewish Tinder|Emily Shire|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Freundel had created the practice dunks because of an experience with a prior convert, according to Mandel.
Women Describe How Top D.C. Rabbi Allegedly Spied on Them in the Nude|Steven I. Weiss|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This 18-hour trip was in a less nice room, but one that had two seats that convert into a bed.
Accusations Pile Up on Top D.C. Rabbi Barry Freundel|Steven I. Weiss|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Be a good citizen, and heaven awaits; fail to convert and lead a moral life, burn in hell.
Americans’ Burning Obsession With Hell|William O’Connor|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The two most dangerous types of people are poor who become rich and those who convert to Islam,” observed one man from Snuny.
On the Ground, Collaborators With ISIS Could Be Its Big Weakness|Christine van den Toorn|August 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It would not take two minutes to convert him from the inquisitor to the martyr at the stake.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater
As for poor Dolly, if he catches her and tries to convert her to his ideas, the child has nimble feet and can run.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond
Some of the colonists sincerely desired to acquaint and convert the Indians to Christianity.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
The laudable aim of America to convert the Filipino into an American in action and sentiment will probably never be realized.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
Had some dealings with Felix Phellion, whom he tried to convert to his religious belief.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z|Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe

British Dictionary definitions for convert

convert

verb (kənˈvɜːt) (mainly tr)

to change or adapt the form, character, or function of; transform

to cause (someone) to change in opinion, belief, etc

to change (a person or his way of life, etc) for the better

(intr) to admit of being changed (into)the table converts into a tray

(also intr) to change or be changed into another chemical compound or physical stateto convert water into ice

law

to assume unlawful proprietary rights over (personal property)
to change (property) from realty into personalty or vice versa

(also intr) rugby to make a conversion after (a try)

logic to transpose the subject and predicate of (a proposition) by conversion

to change (a value or measurement) from one system of units to another

to exchange (a security or bond) for something of equivalent value

noun (ˈkɒnvɜːt)

a person who has been converted to another belief, religion, etc

Derived forms of convert

convertive, adjective

Word Origin for convert

C13: from Old French convertir, from Latin convertere to turn around, alter, transform, from vertere to turn

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verb (kənˈvɜːt) (mainly tr)

noun (ˈkɒnvɜːt)

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